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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1914

Page

8

Short Notes Of Interest Insurance Real Estate And Fraternal Notices

Short items list insurance and real estate ads plus fraternal lodge meetings and notices. Offers from Lipscomb and Martin Brothers advertise services and goods at Clayton street. Various lodges and chapters share meeting times and locations in Athens.

Martin Brothers Clayton Street Mt. Vernon Lodge MM. Vernon Lodge No. 22 Masonic Hall Max Joseph L. N. Betts W. M J. G. Quinn

Savings Bank Offers 4 Percent Interest on Deposits

The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings impounded January 1 and July 1 with amounts starting at $1.00. Also includes rental notice for a 7 room house near Milledge with modern conveniences and garden, garage, and shaded lot. Also notes a missing motorcycle crank shaft and a building lot for sale on Prince Avenue. Advertising copy from A H Davison and U H Davenport. Jockey Club Coffee advertised as pure and clean.

Milledge Harris and Hancock Streets Milledge Avenue Baxter Street R. J. Goodwyn Realty Company Southern Mutual Athens Athens Savings Bank Jepoatia Hancock Avenue Harris St A. H. Davison

Athens teacher joins American Book Company in Atlanta

Mr M B Perry former professor of modern languages at Athens High and acting principal last year sails to Atlanta to join the American Book Company. He will oversee Georgia Florida and South Carolina colleges and high schools, a move praised as a compliment to his ability by the publisher. Perry, a Georgia 1912 graduate, previously led the University School for Boys at Stone Mountain and earned many friends in Athens.

M. B. Perry Athens Mell Atlanta American Book Company Southern Georgia Florida South Carolina Perry Phaanaied University School For Boys Stone Mountain United States

Walkers Arrested After City Fight Disturbance

Fred Walker W H Walker and Levi Walker, all colored, were jailed by police on a fighting charge. One youth suffered a gashed injury. bonds were posted. The city prison lights were out at times, a rare occurrence in months. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for appetite and digestion with a Detroit testimonial.

Fred .Walker W. H. Walker Levi Walker J. H. Seitz Detroit Mich Adv

Fire Insurance Office Advertises at Athens Savings Bank

James C. Mell operates a fire insurance office above the Athens Savings Bank Building and runs ads inviting readers to place wants.

James C. Mell Athens Savings Bank

Engineer Fant Preacher at Southern Limited Meeting

The notice promotes a mass meeting at the Baptist Tabernacle on June 14 at 145800 p.m. to hear Engineer Dave Fant speak on The Limited for Glory. Fant is a well known Southern Railway engineer and Christian speaker who supports a missionary in China and has a long service record.

Dave Fant The Baptist Tabernacle Southern Limited Atlanta Washington Charlotte Southern Railway Greenville Capabie Enginman Fant China Grand Terminal Spartanburg Y. M.c.‘A

Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed

A testimonial from S N Galloway of Stewart SC praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the only treatment that gave complete relief. The notice invites readers to buy from all dealers.

Chamberlain S. N Galloway Stewart

Akerman Resigns as U S Attorney in Georgia

Alexander Akerman United States attorney for the southern district of Georgia announced his resignation today and the attorney general has accepted it. Akerman who is a Republican was appointed by President Taft in 1912 and led the recent prosecution of four Savannah officials suspended by the American Naval Stores Company.

Associated Press Macon Alexander Akerman United States Southern District of Georgia Akerman American Naval Stores Company Savannah Taft

Prize Drill Moves Between Herty and Sanford Fields

The prize drill will be held next Monday at 4 p.m. on Herty Field, as in prior years, but 1912 saw Sanford Field used due to grandstand availability. Sanford Field offers better spectator access, yet heat reduces shade for resting companies. A portion of the crowd will receive chairs to sit.

Herty Field Sanford Field

H Uptown Hardware Ad Highlights Summer Cooling Goods

Hugskins and Son Broad Street advertises cream freezers ice boxes water coolers refrigerators and ice tea glasses. Snow White all metal refrigerators from 27 and up solid oak galvanized lined models 10 to 50 dollars ice boxes water coolers and cream freezers listed with prices. Also displays dinner sets crystal glassware and wedding gifts with liberal credit terms.

North Pole

Graduating Presents The Ideal Gift For All

A concise guide offers the ideal graduating gift for both women and men. It highlights versatile ideas, from keepsakes to practical items, suitable for ceremonies and celebrations.

Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen Promotion

Local shop offers Waterman s Ideal Fountain Pen with a complete assortment of supplies safety and regular styles Prices start at 2 50 and rise. Also available are books fine stationery and correspondence cards suitable as gifts.

Sanges Hotel Placed in Involuntary Bankruptcy

The Hotel Sanges formerly Green hotel was placed in involuntary bankruptcy by Holden and Shackelford. Receiver Hubert Riley was appointed to operate the hotel without interruption. The property has been run by W A Sanges for about three years.

Sanges Green Hotel Holden &Shackelford Hubert Riley W. A. ‘Sanges

Tennessee professor reports new English texts for state adoption

Prof. S. V. Sanford returned from Nashville after presenting a new English textbook series to the Tennessee State Educational Board. The board will decide next Wednesday on adoption. New Irish potatoes offered by Fears Gro. Co.

Prof Sanford State Board OF Education S. V. Sanford Nashville Tennessee State Educational Fears Gro. Co

Allen H Talmage remembered as devoted family man and civic leader

An obituary lauds Allen H. Talmage for his faith, kindness, and civic service in Athens. He is praised as a loyal husband father and friend with strong character shown by his family and business integrity. His passing is marked by mourning and respect from the community.

Son Boaz Allen H. Tal_mage Valley of the Shadows Allen Talmage Oconee Street Miriam Moses Athens God

Retail Merchants Meet Tonight in Holman Building

The Retail Merchants Association plans an 8 30 p m meeting in room 616 Holman building with more than sixty members invited. The item includes a humorous Irish remark about buying cloth and a brief anecdote about a boy planning to educate his mother in the future.

Retail Merchants’ Association Holman Building

Costly English Port: Liverpool Upgraded With Over 100 Million Spent

The Houston Post notes Liverpool’s port has undergone extensive modernization with expenditures exceeding 100 million dollars. The feature describes the scale of work to bring and maintain the English harbor up to date and the impact on its status as a key maritime hub.

Liverpool

Foley Kidney Pills Praised by Bremen Resident

At Bremen Georgia W M Golden of the Equitable Life Assurance Society says Foley Kidney Pills are the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and rheumatism. He adds that anyone with kidney trouble backache or rheumatism should be glad to find such a wonderful remedy. H R Palmer &

Bremen W. M. Golden The Equitable Life Assurance Society Foley H. R. Palmer

Col Snelling May Seek Relief From Dean Duties

Rumor circulates among University students and townsfolk that Col C M Snelling may ask trustees to relieve him of some dean duties. He holds multiple roles including president of Franklin College dean of the faculty and mathematics professor while managing Denmark Hall. It is unclear whether trustees will act if the request is made.

Col. Snelling Col. C. M. Snelling Franklin College Denmark Hall

Well Known Negro Broke Neck Eight Days Ago by Fall from Mule

Llewellyn Rucker a middle aged African American man long employed by Bernstein Brothers and resident around Athens survived eight days with a broken neck after being thrown from a mule near Athens. He is partially paralyzed and in severe pain awaiting planned surgery to realign vertebrae. Dr Mathews notes a prior similar Athens case and recalls another man who died on the operating table in Atlanta after two weeks.

Llewellyn Rucker Athens Bernstein Brothers Good Samaritan Lodge F. M. Mathews Atlanta

Veteran Civil War veteran Humphrey receives death sentence

Dalton Georgia June 10 an elderly civil war veteran W S Humphrey 71 scarcely able to stand on his feet today received the death sentence for the alleged murder of farmer Joseph Pritchett. He has refused food for several days and is now physically exhausted.

Associated Press Dalton W. S. Humphrey Joseph Pritchett

Suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst Arrested at Procession

London June 10 Sylvia Pankhurst carried on a litter at the head of a suffragette procession was arrested for the eighth time tonight during an attempt to interview Prime Minister Asquith. The ten thousand marchers were dispersed as the leaderless crowd showed little enthusiasm after the arrest.

Associated Press London Miss Pankhurst

Masters to clean up dances next season say leaders

President Kretlow of the National Association of Masters of Dancing says twists dips and other objectionable features will be eliminated next season. Delegates at the convention will teach only dances sanctioned by the association. San Francisco chosen as next convention city and the association adjourned tonight.

Associated Press Cleveland Kretlow The National Association of Masters of Dancing San Francisco

First Camp Conference for Y M C A Opens Series

This afternoon at 3 30 the Y M C A holds the first in a series of camp conferences. The event aims to spark camp spirit among new boys interested in joining the annual outing to the mountains of North Georgia. Mr Morton Hodgson, veteran camper, will recount enjoyable experiences from previous camps.

Association North Georgia Morton Hodgson

Scouts Prepare for Summer Camp June Twenty Two to Twenty Nine

Scouts planning the summer camp must notify Beantmaster at once. Co. C Jarrell 325 Lumpkin Street. Also notice Nice Fat Hens Fears Co.

Co. C. Jarrell Lumpkin Street Fears Gro. Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fidelity Underwriters America Insurance & Real Estate Lipscomb J. C. Jester Southern Electric Co Lumpkin St Herald Building Fisk C. H. Phinizy Lodge Directory Geo. B. Davis W. C Woodmen Hall Thos. M. Forrester C. C. John Mappin Keystone Royal Arch Masons W. C. Jordan Classic City Council K. of P. Hall Jester Building Edwier S. C John Roberts Sec F. L. Jones N. G A. Mealor Athens B Lodge Quarters Broad An Lampkin Streets J. C. Haynes E. R. Geo. H. Palmer Whitehall Road R. A. Rogers Prince Avenue U. H. Davenport Jockey Club D. G. Anderson & Co D. J. Fant Nap Hugkins & Son Broad Street H. T. Huggins & Son Broad St Waterman Oanges Hotel Athens Lawyers Bell Peppers McGregor Tennessee Allen H. Talmage Pat Tuppence Tommy Papa Houston Post Lipscomb & Company Theathens Audit Co J. F. Hart
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